I think turbinejunkie has hit it on the head. It took me 9 long years in GA to land my first regional job, then another 6+ before an oportunity at command. And we were all grateful!
Thank chr!st those days are gone. good for the soul maybe, but the younguns' of today wont accept that crap. If they had to, then they would probably be doing something else.
What a minute? They are doing something else! QED
Hope you find what you're looking for TJ. Just be careful you don't cut off your nose to spite your face.